Arsenal have agreed 22.5m deal for 25-year-old star

Manchester United are keen on landing the signature of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton ahead of Real Madrid, according to Spanish website Fichajes.

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior will fly to Portugal today to discuss personal terms with FC Porto, after the Gunners accepted a bid of 20 million euros and 3.75 million more in installments for the Poland international defender. The former Spezia centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates and manager Mikel Arteta has given the all clear for the defender’s departure.

Hamburg and Arsenal have agreed a fee for Albert Sambi Lokonga, believed to be around andamp;pound;2.5 million. The Belgian defensive midfielder has spent time away on loan and will now be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium on a permanent basis.